How to pronounce Arabian
Say it like uh-RAY-bee-un. Arabian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- uh
- RAY
- bee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arabian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Arabian
American and British speakers say Arabian in essentially the same way: /əˈreɪbiən/ in the US and /əˈreɪbiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAY-bee-un.
What does Arabian mean?
- a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
- a spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia
- relating to or associated with Arabia or its people“Arabian Nights”“Arabian Sea”
- of or relating to Arabian horses
Questions about saying Arabian
How do you pronounce Arabian?
Say uh-RAY-bee-un. The American pronunciation is /əˈreɪbiən/. In British English it is /əˈreɪbiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Arabian?
Arabian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: uh · RAY · bee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Arabian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈreɪbiən/ and the British form is /əˈreɪbiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.